There are some conversations that everyone likes to have - talking about vacations, hobbies that interest them or sharing a happy or proud moment. Then there are the conversations that aren't so fun. The reality is there are also moments in life where things need to be talked about that make us feel uncomfortable or awkward. These topics may even...
Have you ever tried to talk to your partner and felt been unsure if they heard a word you said or even noticed you standing there? Chances are your answer is yes. Most of us can remember a time where we felt like we were taking to a brick wall or speaking another language. While we all aren’t speaking a...
What do you associate the idea of a sexless marriage with - Failure? Shame? Hopelessness? Apathy? The fact that these are the thoughts and feelings elicited by the topic means that we often shy away from addressing it. Many people struggle in a sexless marriage. It’s not an easy topic to talk about but it's important and needs to be...
Life is busy. Sometimes it seems every moment is planned or even overbooked at times. We schedule meetings, doctor appointments, social events, school events, reunions, paying the bills, gym time, and when we are going to buy groceries. How we spend our time where our priorities lie. In relationships, there are times when sex is not on the priority list...
Some people feel totally comfortable and at ease talking about sex while others would rather avoid the topic at all costs. The fact is being able to talk about sex and intimacy can absolutely lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable sex life with a greater level of emotional and physical intimacy. If you are one of those people who...
Empowerment is simply defined as "the process of becoming strong and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Who doesn't want to experience that? The sad reality is that many women believe they have lost their voice in their relationships with more dominant partners or struggle to find the confidence to speak with assertiveness. In this...
Think back to when you first started dating your partner – there was so much to talk about, so many places to go and new things to experience together. As the years pass many start to feel like they are in a relationship rut. Life doesn’t feel fun and exciting anymore. They feel disconnected from their partner. They feel like...
The New Year can bring about a sense of excitement about what’s to come, hope and the possibility for change. For some, it can also come with a sense of loss at the passing of another year or anxiety about changes ahead – relationally, financially or physically. Most of us have goals or changes we want to make in our...
Let’s face it – the holidays can be a crazy time. We all need more help during the holidays. They are full of family, fun and excitement but also full of longer to-do lists, special meals to make, people to entertain, gifts to choose and money to spend. Whew – just thinking about all of that can be intimidating and...
Have you ever found yourself thinking any of these thoughts or maybe you've even said them to your partner in frustration? “I shouldn’t have to ask…” “It doesn’t mean as much if I have to say something…” “It was obvious I wanted/needed that…” We all want our partners to show they care about us. We want to know that we’re...
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